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Ntlabakanye joins Springbok squad as Nche returns to SA

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Ntlabakanye,...

Erasmus happy with Japan game and looks ahead to France

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

Erasmus pleased with win but bracing for big battles

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

The Springboks down Japan at Wembley

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Springboks outclassed Japan 61-7 (halftime 26-0) to start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding combination of power and precision in slippery conditions at Wembley Stadium in London...

Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium...

Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...

Fraser Dingwall pens new deal with Northampton Saints

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond.   A...

Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...

The most successful coaches in Six Nations history

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some head coaches are inextricably linked to the Guinness Men's Six Nations due to their towering achievements. Here, we take a look at the men who have had the most success at the helm...

Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...